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William H. Murray (Medal of Honor)

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William H. Murray
Born(1876-06-03)June 3, 1876
Brooklyn, New York
DiedOctober 12, 1923(1923-10-12) (aged 47)
Place of burial
Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, Massachusetts
Allegiance United States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1898–1903
RankPrivate
Battles / warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

William Henry Murray (June 3, 1876 – October 12, 1923) was an American private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

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Murray was born June 3, 1876, in Brooklyn, New York and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Brooklyn on April 8, 1898, under the name Henry W. Davis.[1] After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[2] He received the Medal for his actions in Peking, China from July 21 – August 17, 1900 and it was presented to him July 19, 1901.[2] He died October 12, 1923, and is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, Massachusetts. His grave can be found in the Mystic Lawn, O-61.

Medal of Honor citation

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Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 3 June 1876, Brooklyn, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In the presence of the enemy during the action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. During this period, Murray distinguished himself by meritorious conduct. (Served as Henry W. Davis.)[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Schuon, Karl (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Franklin Watts, Inc. p. 154. Retrieved February 8, 2010. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  2. ^ a b c "Murray, William H." Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
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